19.5 inch tyres??? Forums

kands · Account Deactivated

Hi all
Since a recent debate about tyres on RV's, I have been searching around for some new tyres for our Rockwood. The original tyres are now between 2 and 15 years old Rolling Eyes

and as such some require replacing. The size is 8R 19.5 and they are Michelin. I believe the new replacement size is 225 x 70 x 19.5.
My question is, does anyone know of a UK supplier of these tyres and can someone recommend a good brand?

Thanks in advance

Keith

ScotJimland

Hi Keith

Have you tried Sinton Tyres ?

http://www.sintontyres.co.uk/

Edit

There is a supplier near us that does part worn truck tyres, it's where I bought George's spare for £40. These are imported from Japan I believe .. not retread or recut ..

http://www.gstyres.com/index.html

brownbear

hi keith you might like to try A T S euromaster you shouid have one local to you there pritty good and normaly farley priced and get the brand you want.

regards tim

olley · Campsite DB Admin

Hi Keith just searched 3 forums and the only name that comes up is sintons. or one of the RV dealers:(

One poster got his through his local tyre company, took a few days through. He advises to be careful with michelins as the new ones are for a 6.75 wide rim, not 6" and they could foul your wheel aches.

What makes matters worse is that 19.5" tyres are not used in europe even through the michelins are made here.

Olley

teemyob

Hello there,

mytyres may be able to source them for you 0800 3286532 or

zaskar

artona · Moderator

Hi

One firm we have used for good and cheap tyres is Hardwick Tyres of Bury St Edmunds

the other suggestion is Trucks R Us at Ipswich. They deal with american motorhomes and of course trucks

stew

kands · Account Deactivated

Thanks for the replies guys.
I have had a couple of long chats with people at some of the above companies and it would appear that as our tyres appear to be free from damage and any signs of deterioration then their advice was that I did not need to change tyres just because of the age.
They said the most common signs were cracks appearing around the periphery of the side wall and also in between the treads. These were usually caused because the vehicle had stood for long periods of time without moving and so the tyre would not have achieved its working temperature and also aging caused by sunlight etc. As our RV is used quite frequently and the tyres look to be without any signs of fatigue then I think I shall be keeping a close eye on them in the future, but I am reassured that I do not need to dip into the pocket just yet Laughing

Many thanks again to all who replied

Keith